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(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2006/0224962 A1 Ostojic Et Al US 20060224962A1 (19) United States (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2006/0224962 A1 Ostojic et al. (43) Pub. Date: Oct. 5, 2006 (54) CONTEXT MENU NAVIGATIONAL METHOD Publication Classification FOR ACCESSING CONTEXTUAL AND PRODUCT WIDE CHOICES VIA REMOTE (51) Int. Cl. CONTROL G06F 9/00 (2006.01) (52) U.S. Cl. ......................... 715/716; 715/825: 715/822; (75) Inventors: Bojana Ostojic, Kirkland, WA (US); 715/841; 715/854 Christopher Glein, Seattle, WA (US); Kort Sands, Seattle, WA (US) (57) ABSTRACT Correspondence Address: LEE & HAYES PLLC An exemplary method includes selecting a media content 421 W RIVERSIDEAVENUE SUTE SOO item displayed on a graphical user interface, issuing a command via a remote control and, in response to the SPOKANE, WA 992.01 command, displaying a context menu on the graphical user (73) Assignee: Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA interface wherein the context menu comprises one or more options for actions related to the selected media content item (21) Appl. No.: 11/095,746 and one or more options for actions unrelated to the selected media content item. Varioius other exemplary methods, (22) Filed: Mar. 30, 2005 devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed. 512 Modern Jazz: A Collection of Seattle's FineSt Jazz 9 tracks, 61:35 514 518 AOpalachian Soul Camp 554 Add to Queue Noteriety 722 After Hours 7:56 Rainy States 4594.59 Enlah 7:19 The MyStagogue 8:40 Somnannulist 646 Incompatibility 500 739 Patent Application Publication Oct. 5, 2006 Sheet 1 of 9 US 2006/0224962 A1 Exemplary Context with Display and Remote Control 100 Patent Application Publication Oct. 5, 2006 Sheet 2 of 9 US 2006/0224962 A1 Exemplary Remote Control 200 Rec Rew Replay Pause Back More info Other Functions Vol DVD Menu Enter Clear Fig. 2 Patent Application Publication Oct. 5, 2006 Sheet 3 of 9 US 2006/0224962 A1 312 314 318 Select Media using Green Button On Your Remote Control 316 412 414 418 Albums Patent Application Publication Oct. 5, 2006 Sheet 4 of 9 US 2006/0224962 A1 512 Exemplary U500 Resertda, ZZ Modern Jazz: A Collection of Seattle's Finest Jazz 514 ... 9 tracks, 61:35 518 Appalachian Soul Camp 5.54 Add to Queue Noteriety 7:22 Edit After Hours 7:56 Rainy States 4.59 Enlah 7:19 The MyStagogue 84O Somnamulist 646 Incompatibility 500 Blue 7:39 618 Appalachian Soul Camp 554 Track O1 Hans Teuber Modern Jazz: A Collection of Seattle's Finest Jazz Patent Application Publication Oct. 5, 2006 Sheet 5 of 9 US 2006/0224962 A1 Exemplary U 700 Now Playing Modern Jazz: A Collection Of Seattle'S 714. FineSt Jazz - Volume One. HanS Teuber 718 View COver Moder 2ZZ View Gueue Shuffle Repeat Visualize Edit Oueue Appalachian Soul Camp Buy Music OO OO Patent Application Publication Oct. 5, 2006 Sheet 6 of 9 US 2006/0224962 A1 Example of 2' Context 800 Play Queue-lt-Up Add to Playlist Copy to CD or Device Open with . Create Short Cut Delete Rename Patent Application Publication Oct. 5, 2006 Sheet 7 of 9 US 2006/0224962 A1 Exemplary U 400 My Music 414 \ Modern Jazz: A Collection of Seattle's 418 Finest Jazz Sync List Advanced Tag Editor Find Album Info Open Containing Folder Patent Application Publication Oct. 5, 2006 Sheet 8 of 9 US 2006/0224962 A1 Exemplary U 1000 Create GUID for 1021 App.'s Menu item 1052 Picture Details d 1023 Bridhtness Create Key in System <other app.> Registry ) 1054 ) US 2006/0224962 A1 Oct. 5, 2006 CONTEXT MENU NAVIGATIONAL METHOD FOR 0006. As described herein, various exemplary methods, ACCESSING CONTEXTUAL AND PRODUCT WIDE devices, systems, etc., aim to improve a user's experience CHOICES VIA REMOTE CONTROL outside of the 2" context or in instances where a user must navigate a plurality of graphical user interfaces. RELATED APPLICATIONS SUMMARY 0001. This application is related to U.S. Patent Applica tion entitled, “Enabling UI template customization and reuse 0007. The techniques and mechanisms described herein through parameterization', to Glein, Hogle, Stall, Mandryk are directed to context menus. An exemplary computer and Finocchio, filed on Mar. 30, 2005, having Attorney implementable method includes selecting a media content Docket No. MS1-2488US (which is incorporated by refer item displayed on a graphical user interface, issuing a ence herein); U.S. Patent Application entitled “System and command via a remote control and, in response to the method for dynamic creation and management of lists on a command, displaying a context menu on the graphical user distance user interface', to Ostojic, filed on Mar. 30, 2005, interface wherein the context menu comprises one or more having Attorney Docket No. MS1-2489US (which is incor options for actions related to the selected media content item porated by reference herein); and U.S. Patent Application and one or more options for actions unrelated to the selected entitled “System for efficient remote projection of rich media content item. Various other exemplary methods, interactive user interfaces, to Hogle, filed on March 30, devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed. 2005, having Attorney Docket No. MS1-2491US (which is incorporated by reference herein). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS TECHNICAL FIELD 0008. Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments are described with reference to the following figures, wherein 0002. Subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the COInteXt menus. various views unless otherwise specified. 0009 FIG. 1 is a diagram of an exemplary context that BACKGROUND includes a display to display a user interface and a remote 0003 Recent technological innovations are turning the control for input and interaction with the user interface. home computer into a multimedia center. For example, the WINDOWSTM XPTM MEDIA CENTER EDITION 2005(R) 0010 FIG. 2 is a diagram of exemplary remote control operating system (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Wash for use in the system of FIG. 1. ington) is an operating system that enables users to enjoy 0011 FIG. 3 is a diagram of an exemplary user interface entertainment, personal productivity, and creativity on a that displays a menu of Some options related to media personal computer in an easy, complete, and connected way. COntent. This operating system includes features that allow a user to store, share, and enjoy photos, music, video, and recorded 0012 FIG. 4 is a diagram of an exemplary user interface TV via a personal computer. In essence, such features create that displays a menu of options related to music and that a so-called media center personal computer (PC). Media displays music content items (e.g., album covers). center PCs represent the evolution of PCs into digital media 0013 FIG. 5 is a diagram of an exemplary user interface hubs that bring together entertainment choices. A media that displays a menu of options related to music and that center PC with the WINDOWSCR) XPOR MEDIA CENTER displays a list of tracks for a music album. EDITION 2005TM operating system can even be accessed or controlled using a single remote control. 0014 FIG. 6 is a diagram of an exemplary user interface that displays a menu of options related to music and that 0004 With respect to use of a remote control for input, the user experience differs in many ways when compared to displays information about a track of a music album. the user experience associated with input via a keyboard and 0015 FIG. 7 is a diagram of an exemplary user interface a mouse. Thus, a user interface and associated input methods that displays a menu of options related to music and, in typically associated with a 2" context may not provide the particular, to a music album and that displays information user with a good experience when implemented in a “10' about a track of a music album. context”, i.e., where input is via a remote control. Indeed, use of a UI and associated methods developed for a 2" 0016 FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a context menu as context, when used in a 10' context, may deter use. typically found in the 2 context. 0005. In general, a user's visual experience in the 10' 0017 FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating various exemplary context is in many ways more critical than in the 2 context. context menus that are optionally Suitable for use in the The 2 context is more akin to reading a book (i.e., “normal' context described with respect to FIG. 1. text and image presentation) and being able to point at the 0018 FIG. 10 is a diagram of an exemplary user inter text or images with your finger while the 10' context is more face that includes an exemplary context menu, a block akin to watching TV, where a remote control is aimed at a diagram of an exemplary method and an exemplary context device, where viewing habits for users are quite varied and menu hierarchy. where viewers are more accustomed to viewing images, single words or short phrases, as opposed to lines of text. 0019 FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary Without a doubt, the advent of the 10' context has raised new computing environment, which may be used to implement issues in the development of user interfaces. various exemplary methods, etc., described herein. US 2006/0224962 A1 Oct. 5, 2006 DETAILED DESCRIPTION user interface may be displayed. As such, a hierarchy exists as to the various pages. In general, a user navigates by 0020. In the description that follows, various exemplary jumping from one page to another (e.g., “back”, “forward'. methods, devices, systems, etc., are presented. These “next, etc.) or by selecting an item listed on a page's main examples rely on various exemplary application or inter menu.
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